Nursery FAQs

Welcome to our nursery! We work hard to make our nursery a welcoming, safe, and nurturing space for our youngest children. Learn more by reviewing the FAQs below. If you don’t see the answer you need, please contact Brennan Hadden at dre@communityuuchurch.org and we’ll be glad to assist you.

When is nursery care offered on Sunday mornings?

The nursery is open on Sunday mornings from 9:40 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Depending on the schedule for the day, it may be open longer.

How old should my child be for nursery care?

Nursery care on Sunday mornings is offered for infants through age three. To graduate to our preschool class, a child should be past their third birthday and potty-trained.

What should I bring?

Please bring diapers and a change of clothing in a labeled bag, and label any bottles and toys as well. Speaking of toys – if you are worried about losing it, please don’t bring it to the nursery! We cannot be responsible for lost or broken items, including electronics.

What if I’m still nursing my baby/toddler?

You and your child are welcome here! Just tell us what you would like us to do when they are hungry, and let us know where you’ll be sitting in case we need to get you during the service. We have rockers and chairs in the nursery, or our Quiet Room is available if you prefer privacy.

Can I stay with my child in the nursery?

Feel free to stay with your child until you are both comfortable in this new setting!

Can I bring my child into the worship service instead?

Of course! Children are always welcome to stay with their parents. We also have a Quiet Room just off the main hall where mothers can nurse their babies if they prefer privacy, or parents can sit with a fussy child. The Quiet Room has a window to the sanctuary and sound piped in through our speaker system so you won’t miss the service.

What will my child do while I am in the worship service?

Babies and toddlers play – nursery time is FUN time! We have a wide variety of age-appropriate toys, from sensory stimulation toys for infants through puzzles and Duplo blocks for toddlers. We have a play kitchen area, workbench, and dress-up box for role-play, a dollhouse and train table for pretend play, board books to read, and materials for drawing. We have a bassinet and small crib available if your baby needs a nap while in our care. Nursery staff also care for your child’s physical needs and help our little ones learn how to be in community with each other.

What safety precautions do you have in place?

Our nursery is staffed with paid, trained caregivers who are CPR and First Aid certified and have undergone background checks. We regularly check the room for safety hazards and remove or repair them immediately. We clean and sanitize the room after every use. With a minimum of two staff present at all times, low staff-to-child ratios, and a check-in and check-out system, you can enjoy the service without worrying about your child’s safety.

What else should I know about nursery care?

Children in the nursery must have a parent or guardian present in the building.

All parents/guardians must fill out a Nursery Registration form (PDF). After the third visit, we ask that you fill out a registration form.

Children will be released only to the adult who signed them in or another guardian designated by the person who signed them in.

No medications will be given to any child by nursery staff.

To ensure the health and safety of all children, we do not provide care for children with communicable illnesses. This means no colored discharge from the eyes or nose, no fever, no vomiting or diarrhea, and no contagious sores or poxes. A child who has been ill must be healthy and fever-free for at least 24 hours before returning to nursery care.

Is childcare available at other times?

Free childcare for babies, toddlers and older children is also provided by request for all church functions. To request childcare, please send an email to childcare@communityuuchurch.org at least 72 hours before the event.

Announcements

Cottage/Safe Congregation Meeting - Our final Cottage/Safe Congregation meeting on new gun laws and our Church, will be held Wednesday, March 4, 6-7 pm in the sanctuary.

Communion of Names - Please write your Joys and Concerns in the book at the back of the sanctuary before the service begins so that they can be shared during the service. All items will be passed to the Caring Committee.